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🚫 Will mayor use first veto since 2006?
September 19, 2024 · —Sidney Madden
You know what made me laugh? One ESPN reporter being “heartened by just how well-adjusted” the Sox are as they are poised to become the worst MLB team in history. At least they’re in good company …
What's CITY Talking About?
City Council Votes to Save ShotSpotter
Alders voted 33–14 Wednesday to approve an effort to save the gunshot detection technology. The ordinance gives Police Supt. Larry Snelling the power to directly secure a deal with the company. The contract is set to expire Sunday. [WTTW]
- Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to veto the measure, a move that hasn’t been used since 2006. [Hey Chicago 💻]
Alder Deletes ‘Mazol Tov’ Pager Tweet
Ald. Brendan Reilly, 2nd Ward, posted and deleted a photo of a pager that said “Mazol Tov” Wednesday. The post came after exploding pagers killed dozens in attacks in Lebanon this week. [WBEZ]
CPS 5-Year Plan Approved
The Chicago Board of Education approved the district’s five-year plan Wednesday. In addition to encouraging students to attend neighborhood schools, the plan also seeks to address chronic absenteeism and to increase state reading and math scores. [Chalkbeat]
- Chicago Public Schools is also inviting students, parents, and teachers to weigh in on arts education over the next few weeks. [Axios]
Why Does Illinois’ Flag Suck?
Illinois’ state flag is forgettable at best according to flag design experts. Here’s what they recommend while a contest to redesign the flag is underway. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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What To Do
Thursday, Sep. 19
- Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up starts 🎃 Goose Island | 4–10 p.m. | $19+
- International Cafe 🗣️ Avondale | 6 p.m. | Suggested donation
- Reeling Film Fest starts 🎞️ Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Edgewater | 7 p.m. | $15+
- Boxing Show 🥊 Englewood | 7 p.m. | Free
- “In Process” Release Party 🎶 West Loop | 7–9 p.m. | Free
Friday, Sep. 20
- Riot Fest starts 🎸 Douglass Park | 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.| $110+
- Apple Fest starts 🍎 Long Grove | Noon to 11 p.m. | $5
- Bavarian Block Party starts 🥨 West Loop | 5–10 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
- Oktoberfest starts 🍂 Tinley Park | 5–11 p.m. | $10
- Oksoberfest 🍁 Lincoln Park Zoo | 6 p.m. | $25
- Buffy: The Slayer Experience starts 🧛Wicker Park | 6 p.m. | $20+
- Find Your Cause 💙 Chatham | 6–8 p.m. | Free
- Ultimate Combat Gauntlet Wrestling 🤼 Bedford Park | 6–10 p.m. | $20
- Vocalo Summer Finale 🎶 Millennium Park | 6:30 p.m. | Free
- RAGEher 💥 Avondale | 7–9 p.m. | $35+
- World Music Festival starts 🌎 Citywide | Varies | Free
Here are the answers to yesterday’s Connections-style game.
- 🤝 City Council committees: finance, public safety, rules, and zoning
- 🗳️ Actions alders take at City Council: adjourn, defer and publish, introduce ordinances, and vote
- 👤 Who will probably be at this week’s meeting: Blakemore, Burnett, Johnson, and Valencia
- 🏛️ Council Wars: mayoral veto, the Eddies, Vrdolyak 29, and Washington
Off to cooking up the next one 🤓
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